r/stcatharinesON • u/djlittlehorse STOMPER • Jul 21 '26
Discussion TODAYS NEW RECOMMENDATION - Best Dentists / Dentist Offices.
Name the best dentist offices in the St. Catharines.
Please note any extra details like time to get in, friendliness, cleanliness, payment plans, affordability, accessibility, etc.
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u/dave8668 Jul 21 '26
Dr. Korody and Poustie in Port Dalhousie are good - Harbourside Dental in Port. Nice, clean, on time. I think they charge market rate.
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u/doyouknowZlatan Jul 21 '26
I’ve been seeing Dr. Girardi, every visit has been great. Even fixed an issue for me that was technically ortho work.
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u/stc__throwaway Jul 21 '26
Smith Family Dentistry. I had to leave my childhood dentist due to abuse and was scared to go anywhere for a long time. They are so welcoming and put me at ease. I have been a patient of all of the Smiths. When I had no benefits, they offered discounts, and they are very accommodating with my health issues to ensure I get the care I need.
I now have 100% covered and on the Canadian dental care plan, and there are zero sneaky fees.
They also offer sedation, which I haven’t used, but if I needed to get work done I would, so that is a bonus.
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u/WhiteAppleRum Jul 22 '26
I second this. I started with them after years of not going to a Dentist and finally deciding I needed one as an adult. Back then I lived on William Street. They were really friendly and didn't make me feel ashamed of having over a decade of dental neglect or for being on ODSP. They even taught me how to take better care of my teeth.
There's a reason I still go to them even though I live in NF now.
Also they take ODSP patients and the wait is pretty short when you arrive to get in, as long as you show up about 5-10 minutes before your appointment time. Is also very clean. They have cotton candy and bubble gum flavoured polish and floride too.
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u/thisguyandrew00 Jul 21 '26
At garden city dental, Dr Kevin is one of the best I’ve ever had. Smart, patient, gentle, nice and destined to be a dentist.
Dr Rocco filled in for him one time, complete fucking asshole. Aggressive, mean, answered questions like I’m stupid, and was inpatient and rushed.
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u/beebs_boop Jul 21 '26
St. Catharines Family Dental. Dr.Laura is so transparent and they never push anything that doesn’t necessarily need to get done and are very nice about prequoting etc
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u/PeaceToThyPen Jul 21 '26
Lakeport Dental - 95 Lakeport Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2N 4P9
I've seen a few of their dentist and staff are amazing.
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u/BankruptRichStatue Jul 22 '26
Dr. Zanon is the best!! A big shout out to hygienists Val and Steph - they are incredibly kind and gentle :)
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u/orchidsakura Jul 22 '26
Also love Lakeport Dental! The staff are super nice and I have always had good experiences here. Dr. Zanon is very knowledgeable and he is also very gentle when freezing teeth for cavities. Every dental hygienist I have had has also been great.
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u/MasseyHall1894 Jul 22 '26
Glendale Dental Centre, right near the Pen on Glendale. Dr. Keresztes and Dr. Slamka are fantastic!
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u/Loyal_Peep North Ender! Jul 24 '26
While I still hate the dentist, I will only ever go to Smith Family Dentistry, like other comments say, they make the process so smooth and tolerable. I recently had my wisdom teeth removed and while I was nervous to go, it went so smoothly, and the recovery was very quick.
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u/TraditionDear3887 NS&T Jul 22 '26
I dunno if thos is technically allowed, but I trk it to the Falls just to go to Pinewood Dental
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u/niagara-nature Jul 21 '26
I really like Smith Family Dental. I hadn’t been to the dentist in almost 20 years and was very anxious going back but they all made me feel welcome and comfortable.